Story City, Iowa vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 76.0% more expensive than Story City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,005 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Story City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Story City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Story City, Iowa
Story City, IA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Story City, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  83.6% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher